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OK2Ask: Tech Made EZ with Big Huge Labs - TeachersFirst

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Ready to nurture the Creative Communicator in your students with a tool that's refreshingly easy for you and intuitive for them? Discover Big Huge Labs, a free website packed with user-friendly templates that transform student work into visually compelling creations. This session will guide you through project options that help students demonstrate learning by creating movie posters, magazine covers, trading cards, and more. Learn to pair these templates with copyright-friendly images to create classroom-ready projects that work across all content areas and grade levels. Explore this free tool built for educators who want to spark creativity without getting bogged down in tech setup and walk away with ready-to-implement ideas and the confidence to help every student become a creative communicator. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Big Huge Labs and its templates and features. 2. Integrate copyright-friendly image resources. 3. Design creative communication assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): assessment (129), communication (115), creativity (81), Formative Assessment (44), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281)

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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.

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OK2Ask: Learning Bentos: Serving Up Student Choice - TeachersFirst

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Discover the power of learning bentos and give students a new way to demonstrate their learning! Inspired by Japanese bento box meals, this approach invites students to curate and arrange images that represent their understanding of novels, historical events, scientific concepts, and other topics from any content area. We'll explore the pedagogical foundations of choice-based assessment, learn to design effective learning bento assignments, and create rubrics that honor both creativity and academic rigor. Through hands-on practice, you'll build your own assessment using copyright-friendly image resources and explore digital implementation options. Leave with ready-to-implement materials that give students meaningful choice in showing what they know. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design effective learning bento assessments. 2. Develop authentic assessment rubrics. 3. Integrate visual assessment into classroom practice. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): assessment (129), Formative Assessment (44), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281)

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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.

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OK2Ask: Strategies for Building Content Area Literacy - TeachersFirst

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Transform how students engage with texts across all subjects! This updated session explores research-based literacy strategies that work with material in any content area--from science articles to historical documents to mathematical word problems. Discover how to scaffold reading comprehension before, during, and after reading using proven techniques like THIEVES, Chunk & Chew, Frayer Models, and summarization. You'll also learn how free technology tools can enhance these strategies. Whether your students struggle with complex texts or need more challenge and engagement, these practical approaches will help every learner access and deepen their understanding of the content. This session is perfect for teachers across all disciplines who want to support literacy development while maintaining their subject area focus. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement comprehensive literacy strategies. 2. Enhance literacy instruction with technology. 3. Design content-specific literacy activities. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): literacy (121), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281), reading strategies (91)

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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.

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OK2Ask: Canva Basics: Using Templates to Support Classroom Communications - TeachersFirst

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Turn your classroom communications into professional-looking materials that save time and enhance engagement! This hands-on session teaches essential Canva skills through three focused practice areas: parent communication, student-facing materials, and school community outreach. Learn to navigate Canva's template library, customize designs to match your needs, and maintain visual consistency across all of your communications. Through guided practice, you'll modify templates for newsletters, classroom announcements, student certificates, event flyers, and more, and explore the pedagogy behind effective visual communication--how design choices impact readability, engagement, and accessibility for diverse audiences. This session is perfect for educators who want to create polished materials without design experience or extensive time investment. No prior Canva knowledge required! As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Navigate and customize Canva templates. 2. Design audience-appropriate communications. 3. Establish efficient design workflows. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): communication (115), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281), resources (80)

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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.

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OK2Ask: No Passport Required: Cross-Curricular Learning Journeys with Google My Maps - TeachersFirst

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While Google Maps helps us navigate from place to place, Google My Maps unlocks unlimited potential for dynamic, interactive learning experiences that transport students anywhere--whether they're learning about ancient civilizations, modern scientific discoveries, mathematical patterns in architecture, or historical events that shaped our world. In this session, you'll discover how location-based storytelling can revolutionize instruction in any subject and grade level. You'll learn practical strategies for empowering students to guide their own explorations, tell compelling location-based stories, visualize complex data, and demonstrate deep learning through interactive digital maps. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create a functional Google My Maps project with multimedia elements that's aligned to curriculum standards. 2. Identify cross-curricular applications of location-based learning for enhanced student engagement. 3. Plan student-centered My Maps activities that promote collaboration and authentic assessment. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): map skills (62), maps (214), OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281)

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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.

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OK2Ask: Instructional Storytelling, Learner Agency, and Zombies - TeachersFirst

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Ever wonder how to make your math lesson as engaging as a zombie thriller? This hands-on workshop reveals the secret: instructional storytelling that transforms students from passive consumers into active problem-solvers and creators. You'll experience four distinct storytelling approaches that progressively increase student agency--from analyzing compelling case studies to designing their own learning adventures. This session focuses on strategies that support learner choice and personalization. Whether you're teaching elementary math, middle school science, or high school history, you'll leave with immediately applicable techniques that honor student voice while meeting rigorous academic standards. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design lessons using four storytelling approaches that increase student agency. 2. Integrate free digital tools to support narrative-based learning. 3. Apply storytelling strategies to their own curriculum content. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281), stories and storytelling (68)

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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.

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OK2Ask: Building Background Knowledge with Reading Treks - TeachersFirst

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Revolutionize literature instruction with Reading Treks--interactive maps that chronicle characters' journeys while building critical background knowledge and cultural connections. Whether you're working with limited resources or seeking to make literature more accessible to all students, Reading Treks offer a powerful way to contextualize stories, connect learning to real-world geography and cultures, and provide visual supports that enhance comprehension for every learner. In this workshop, we'll explore proven instructional strategies for integrating ready-made Reading Treks into your classroom to support multilingual learners and strengthen family engagement--perfect for immediate classroom application. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement Reading Treks to build background knowledge and support diverse learners. 2. Use existing Reading Treks to design differentiated lessons for varied student needs. 3. Create family engagement opportunities that bridge home and school learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): OK2Askarchive (79), professional development (281), reading strategies (91)

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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.

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Math + Art - PBS LearningMedia

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The Math + Arts collection by WQED on PBS LearningMedia features a rich array of multimedia lesson plans and activities that integrate movement, performance, music, and visual arts...more
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The Math + Arts collection by WQED on PBS LearningMedia features a rich array of multimedia lesson plans and activities that integrate movement, performance, music, and visual arts into math instruction. Designed to reinforce concepts including shape, pattern, geometry, ratios, and data representation, the resources include dynamic options such as dance-based geometry explorations, drama, supported storytelling of mathematical ideas, musical rhythm lessons tied to fractions and ratios, and visual art projects that highlight shapes and patterns. With content tailored for PreK-12, these engaging, standards-aligned materials help students visualize and internalize math concepts through creative, hands-on learning.

tag(s): dance (40), data (152), fractions (158), geometric shapes (130), patterns (65), ratios (46)

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Use the "Geometry in Dance" lesson to teach students about geometric shapes through movement. Have students create and identify shapes with their bodies, then choreograph a short group dance that incorporates transitions between shapes. From the "Fractions and Music" video, have students explore fractions by creating musical rhythms using whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes. Students can clap or use instruments to perform their rhythm compositions. Use drama techniques to act out math word problems. Assign students to work in groups to script and perform scenes that represent real-world math scenarios involving measurement, multiplication, or division.

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How to Incorporate Art into Different Subjects Curriculums - Art Sprouts

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Looking to spark creativity while boosting comprehension across your curriculum? The Art Sprouts article "How to Incorporate Art into Different Subject Curriculums" offers a treasure...more
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Looking to spark creativity while boosting comprehension across your curriculum? The Art Sprouts article "How to Incorporate Art into Different Subject Curriculums" offers a treasure trove of ideas for seamlessly blending visual art into science, math, history, language arts, and even PE. For science, it suggests using scientific illustration, nature journaling, infographics, economics, language arts, and chemistry art projects to enhance observational understanding. In math, tessellation, geometric designs, fractal art, origami, and data visualization help students grasp key concepts visually. Integrating art into history and language arts includes portraiture, cultural artifact studies, political cartoons, book illustrations, comic creation, poetry posters, and storytelling murals. Even physical education can benefit from action painting and movement-based performance art. Overall, the post emphasizes that art can deepen cross-disciplinary understanding, strengthen academic skills, and help students make meaningful connections while enjoying learning.

tag(s): comics and cartoons (53), cross cultural understanding (175), data (152), geometric shapes (130), infographics (62), journals (17), origami (14), poetry (192), stories and storytelling (68), tessellations (5)

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Take students outside to observe plants or animals and have them record their findings through detailed sketches and annotations. They can complete the journals online using Book Creator, reviewed here. Combine movement and art by having students dip sponges or brushes in paint and use physical motions -- jumps, swings, spins -- to create large collaborative canvases, connecting creativity with kinesthetic learning. After studying a historical figure, have students create a timeline using MyLens, reviewed here.

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Free Math Activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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HMH: Free Math Activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade features free, themed, downloadable, and hands-on activities for students to practice their math skills. Some of the activities...more
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HMH: Free Math Activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade features free, themed, downloadable, and hands-on activities for students to practice their math skills. Some of the activities include Teaching with Math Place Value Charts, Math At Work, Teaching Dividend, Divisor, and Quotient in Division, Teaching Math from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Math Meets Fashion, and many more. Each activity is linked to a separate webpage that contains the lesson, video, and activities. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.

tag(s): division (96), multiplication (118), place value (38)

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Students can play the various games that are featured on the site. Students can create videos using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here on a specific math skill. Have students create review games using Baamboozle, reviewed here.

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Third Grade Math Games - Toy Theater

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Toy Theater offers online games for students in grades 3-5 to practice math fluency. Some of the featured games include Broken Calculator, Math Mine Multiple and Divide, Basketball...more
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Toy Theater offers online games for students in grades 3-5 to practice math fluency. Some of the featured games include Broken Calculator, Math Mine Multiple and Divide, Basketball (multiplication practice), Bingo, and more. Each game includes instructions for play.
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tag(s): addition (118), division (96), game based learning (244), multiplication (118), numbers (109), subtraction (105)

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Students can play the various games featured on the site. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post the name of their favorite game. Have students create videos using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here on a specific math skill.

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Integrating Art with Other Subjects - Art is Basic

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Marcia Beckett's blog post "On Teaching Art #3: Integrating Art with Other Subjects" from Art Is Basic offers simple, creative ways to integrate art into science, math, literacy, and...more
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Marcia Beckett's blog post "On Teaching Art #3: Integrating Art with Other Subjects" from Art Is Basic offers simple, creative ways to integrate art into science, math, literacy, and social studies. She shares hands-on examples, such as drawing cloud types during weather units, creating symmetrical designs in math, and designing Viking ships or Egyptian art during history lessons. Beckett also includes book-based art projects tied to literacy and links to additional resources, making this a helpful guide for teachers looking to enrich core subjects through art.

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While teaching a weather unit, have students draw and label different types of clouds. This visual reinforcement helps younger learners identify cloud types and retain key vocabulary. Introduce symmetry by having students paint half of a shape or design, then fold the paper to create the mirrored image for a fun, hands-on way to explore geometric concepts. During a lesson on early civilizations or explorers, guide students in creating Viking longships using collage techniques to deepen their understanding of history and culture through creative expression. Use a digital tool like Photo Joiner Collage Maker, reviewed here to create the collages online.

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Lesson Plans and Resources for Art Integration - Edutopia

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Enhance your classroom with Edutopia's "Lesson Plans and Resources for Arts Integration," which highlights innovative teaching practices from Bates Middle School. This site offers a...more
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Enhance your classroom with Edutopia's "Lesson Plans and Resources for Arts Integration," which highlights innovative teaching practices from Bates Middle School. This site offers a wide range of free, ready-to-use lesson plans that integrate visual art, music, dance, and theater into core subjects, such as science, math, and language arts. Teachers will find comprehensive units, complete with presentations, worksheets, rubrics, and assessments, along with professional development tools, curriculum planning templates, and reflection logs. Whether you're new to arts integration or looking to enhance existing lessons, this resource provides practical support to help students learn through creativity and self-expression.

tag(s): artists (87), creativity (81), dance (40)

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Use the 6th-grade lesson plan "Rotation and Revolution" to have students choreograph movements that demonstrate the Earth's rotation and revolution. In world language classes, use the Spanish lesson plan and have students create pop-art comic strips using new vocabulary and grammar. The comic strips could be made digitally using Write Comics reviewed here. Use the "Artful Thinking" professional development (PD) materials to introduce thinking routines such as "See, Think, Wonder." Apply this to any subject by analyzing artwork, images, or historical photographs to start a discussion and to foster deeper comprehension.

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Habits of the Mind: Persistance - Mineola Creative Content

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Habits of Mind: Persistence is a short educational YouTube video that introduces students to the thinking skill of persistence, one of the 16 Habits of Mind that support effective problem...more
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Habits of Mind: Persistence is a short educational YouTube video that introduces students to the thinking skill of persistence, one of the 16 Habits of Mind that support effective problem solving and learning. The video explains what persistence looks like in real-world and classroom settings, emphasizing the importance of sticking with challenges, managing frustration, and continuing to work toward goals. It provides clear, relatable examples that help students understand how perseverance can lead to success, making it a valuable resource for classroom discussions about the growth mindset and resilient learning. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): social and emotional learning (127), thinking routines (24), thinking skills (57)

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Have students read short challenge scenarios and discuss or role-play how persistence can help solve the problem. Have students identify characters from books or stories who show persistence. They can cite textual evidence and explain how perseverance helped the character succeed. Have a class complete a complex puzzle, STEM task, or writing challenge, and reflect on how persistence helped them overcome obstacles.

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Educational Resources - National Gallery of Art

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The National Gallery of Art's Educational Resources website offers a rich collection of free tools to help teachers integrate art into Pre-K-12 classrooms. The site includes themed...more
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The National Gallery of Art's Educational Resources website offers a rich collection of free tools to help teachers integrate art into Pre-K-12 classrooms. The site includes themed teaching modules, including Uncovering America and Afro-Atlantic Histories, along with hands-on activities like "Art Tales" for young learners and self-portrait writing for older students. Teachers can access video series, professional development courses, downloadable images, and virtual field trip resources to integrate visual literacy and creative thinking into subjects like history, science, and language arts. This resource is ideal for fostering cross-curricular learning through the power of art. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): artists (87), professional development (281), virtual field trips (130)

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Use the Art Tales series to pair children's picture books with works of art from the collection. After reading, guide students in creating artwork inspired by the story to help develop early literacy and visual thinking skills. Have students explore the Uncovering America module and analyze works of art related to U.S. history. Let students investigate how artists use materials and tools through the "Process & Product" lessons. Choose a medium, like watercolor or printmaking, and have students experiment while reflecting on technique and artistic intent.

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Play Game-Based Puzzles - MIND Education

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Unlock Math Mastery with JiJi: A Visual Learning Adventure for 3rd Graders! MIND Education's 3rd Grade Play Games page offers a dynamic collection of interactive math games designed...more
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Unlock Math Mastery with JiJi: A Visual Learning Adventure for 3rd Graders! MIND Education's 3rd Grade Play Games page offers a dynamic collection of interactive math games designed to deepen conceptual understanding through visual learning. These games, part of the ST Math program, engage students in topics such as multiplication, division, and fractions. For instance, "How Many Legs Multiplication" helps students better understand multiplication as equal groups, while "Alien Bridge Fractions" uses visual models to represent unit and non-unit fractions. Each game encourages problem-solving and critical thinking, making math both accessible and enjoyable for third graders.

tag(s): division (96), fractions (158), game based learning (244), multiplication (118), place value (38)

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Begin a math block by letting students choose a JiJi game from the site related to your current topic (e.g., fractions or multiplication). After 10-15 minutes of gameplay, hold a quick share-out where students explain the math strategy they used in the game. After playing a game like Alien Bridge Fractions, have students write or draw in their math journals to reflect on what they learned. Prompts may include: "What was challenging about today's game?" or "How did the visuals help you understand the math?" The math journal may be created online using Book Creator, reviewed here. Link a game to a real-world scenario. For example, after playing "How Many Legs Multiplication?", have students create a zoo brochure using Canva Edu, reviewed here showing how many legs different animals would have in groups, using multiplication to support their math.

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30 5th Grade Math Games to Teach Fractions, Decimals, and More - We Are Teachers

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We Are Teachers' "30 5th Grade Math Games To Teach Fractions, Decimals & More" offers a dynamic collection of hands-on and online activities tailored for fifth-grade learners. These...more
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We Are Teachers' "30 5th Grade Math Games To Teach Fractions, Decimals & More" offers a dynamic collection of hands-on and online activities tailored for fifth-grade learners. These games target key math concepts, including fractions, decimals, place value, volume, and coordinate grids, using playful, practical approaches. From card-based comparisons and dice games to real-world simulations like "Make a Buck," students build fluency while staying engaged. Digital options, such as "High-Stakes Heist," provide interactive reinforcement and variety. This resource is ideal for enriching classroom instruction, math centers, or take-home practice with low-prep, high-impact activities.

tag(s): coordinates (16), decimals (86), fractions (158), game based learning (244), place value (38), volume (32)

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Have students draw playing cards to build two decimal numbers (e.g., 0.47 vs. 0.82) and determine which is greater. Use play money and task cards with decimal amounts to challenge students to make exactly one dollar using different combinations. Assign students to place ships on a coordinate grid and call out coordinates to "hit" their opponent's ship.

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35 3rd Grade Math Games and Activities - We Are Teachers

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We Are Teachers' "35 3rd Grade Math Games and Activities That Multiply the Fun" is a collection of engaging, hands-on, and digital math activities tailored for third-grade students....more
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We Are Teachers' "35 3rd Grade Math Games and Activities That Multiply the Fun" is a collection of engaging, hands-on, and digital math activities tailored for third-grade students. The resource covers essential math concepts, including multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and place value, through engaging games and exercises. Activities include interactive games like "Count Your Dots," where students use playing cards to create and count dot arrays, and "Multiplication Shop," which simulates a store environment for practicing multiplication. The collection also features online games such as "Math Pac-Man" and "Puzzle Pics," offering interactive platforms for math practice. These activities are designed to make math learning enjoyable and can be easily integrated into classroom instruction or assigned for at-home practice.

tag(s): division (96), fractions (158), game based learning (244), geometric shapes (130), multiplication (118), place value (38)

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Create a classroom store where students use play money to "purchase" items by solving multiplication problems. They must calculate the total and give correct change, reinforcing multiplication and money skills in a real-world context. Write math facts on Jenga blocks (e.g., 6 A-- 7) and have students pull a block, solve the problem, and explain their thinking before placing it on top. Use the linked digital "Puzzle Pics" activity where students solve math problems to uncover a mystery image. Have students draw two cards to form a fraction (e.g., 3/8 vs. 5/6). They compare values and determine which is greater.

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Free Math Games - Matheasily.com

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MathEasily.com is a free educational website designed to make math engaging and accessible for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It offers a wide range of interactive...more
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MathEasily.com is a free educational website designed to make math engaging and accessible for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It offers a wide range of interactive online games and printable worksheets covering key topics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and number sense. The resources are organized by grade level and subject, allowing teachers to find suitable materials for their students easily. In addition to standard exercises, the site features creative activities like math crosswords, BINGO games, matchstick puzzles, and seasonal-themed games for holidays like Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Each online game is accompanied by downloadable PDF worksheets, providing opportunities for both digital and offline practice.
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tag(s): addition (118), crosswords (21), decimals (86), fractions (158), game based learning (244), holidays (241), number sense (63), puzzles (149), subtraction (105)

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Set up rotating math stations using online games from MathEasily and have students play, recording their scores and strategies used to compare with their peers. Use seasonal-themed games (like Halloween or Christmas math puzzles) as part of a themed math scavenger hunt. Have students solve clues or complete puzzles to unlock the next task. After playing several online games from MathEasily, have students design their own math game (digital or board-style) targeting a concept they've struggled with.

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Inspirational Women in STEM- Amelia Earhart - Science Sparks

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Introduce your students to the inspiring legacy of Amelia Earhart through a blend of history and hands-on science with Science Sparks' Inspirational Women in STEM - Amelia Earhart resource. This engaging webpage provides a brief fact file on Earhart's groundbreaking achievements in aviation, complemented by interactive STEM activities for young learners. Students can explore concepts such as gravity by creating paper spinners, delve into aerodynamics by designing and building paper-plane launchers, and understand the difference between mass and weight through simple experiments. These activities not only reinforce scientific principles but also celebrate Earhart's pioneering spirit, making them ideal for elementary classrooms aiming to integrate science, history, and discussions on gender equality in STEM fields.
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tag(s): aircraft (23), gravity (48), mass (21), STEM (330), women (175), womenchangemaker (70)

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Guide students in making paper spinners to explore how shape and size affect flight. Have students test different designs and record which spinner falls the slowest or spins the longest. Tie this into Earhart's role as a pilot and the science behind aircraft movement. Set up a simple experiment where students compare mass and weight using scales and small objects. Connect the concept to Earhart's long-distance flights and the importance of fuel and weight in aircraft design. Using rubber bands, cardboard, and paper, have students design and test their own paper plane launchers. Challenge them to modify their planes for distance or accuracy, and relate the activity to innovation in aviation. After completing the science activities, students can create a comic strip using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here or an illustrated poster that highlights both Amelia Earhart's accomplishments and one science concept they explored (e.g., gravity or aerodynamics).

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